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Katoaka sensei of the NYC Kendo Club what to do in your very situation, when I am discouraged and dont feel I am improving. He told me one thing: Kirikaeshi. That's perfect!

BTW. Dave, yes I am sure you didn't mean anything bad. And I know you love your kendo and your club, but think how your comment sounds to people that train in those clubs, as well as to people who don't know about them, I hope you'll understand.